Monday, March 27, 2017

Regulators to address international spectrum issues at DSA Global Summit as policy makers look to define universal service in the 5G world

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -Monday, March 27th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS
WIRE)-- Regulators from around the world are set to attend the fifth
annual Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit, to continue discussions
on effective spectrum management and the role of dynamic spectrum access
in enabling new connectivity solutions.

The Summit, which will
take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 9-11 May 2017, will welcome
regulators from around the world, including:

“As
the demand for connectivity increases, the emphasis is being placed on
efficient and effective spectrum management. Moving society from
spectrum scarcity to spectrum abundance is the only way to maximise the
true potential of 5G and IoT. Dynamic access technology, coupled with
unlicensed spectrum, will help in driving the necessary availability and
innovation,” commented Kalpak Gude, DSA President.

He added:
“Regulators play a key role in spectrum management decisions that drive
investment in new wireless technologies. These regulatory decisions help
create the canvas upon which wireless internet access solutions are
drawn. We look forward to open discussions on spectrum policies from
regulators and industry leaders from around the world. We’re interested
in learning what challenges regulators from different regions are facing
and how they are seeking to address those issues. We also look forward
to hearing from industry leaders regarding technological advancements
that will enable the bridging of the digital divide as well as expanding
access capacity to handle the vastly larger data flows that are
expected.”

Since the 2016 Global Summit, which was held in
Bogota, Colombia, the previous co-host, ANE, has had a busy year. Most
recently, the regulator has submitted a proposal to develop rules for
licence-exempt access to TV White Space (TVWS) technology. This would
not only enable the efficient use and management of spectrum TV bands in
Colombia, but it would also bring connectivity to the most remote areas
of the country. During a successful pilot project in 2016, TVWS
technology connected schools in the village of Rio Arriba, Aguadas, for
the first time.

“The Global Summit we co-hosted in 2016 in
Bogota, Colombia, was a great opportunity to discuss the current state
of broadband access and state of the art spectrum access technologies
worldwide. In the specific case of Colombia, this event contributed
invaluable information and discussions for ANE's TVWS regulatory
project. An initiative that is helping to promote affordable internet
access in remote areas, and especially in public schools,” said Dr.
Martha Liliana Suárez Peñaloza, Director, Agencia Nacional del Espectro
(ANE).

DSA members including Adaptrum, 6Harmonics, and C3 in
partnership with Microsoft have also launched successful TVWS pilot
projects across Africa. The latter partnership has recently been
involved with a project with UNHCR in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in
Malawi, where last-mile connectivity is bringing the Internet to those
who need it most. Connectivity, through TVWS technology, is bringing new
opportunities to the 28,000 refugees residing in the camp providing
affordable access to enable better communication, access to learning,
and empowering them to build a sustainable future. More information
about the project can be read here.

To secure your place at the
Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s fifth annual Global Summit in Cape Town,
South Africa (9-11 May 2017), or for more information please visit:
http://dynamicspectrumalliance.org/global-summit/.

About the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance

The
Dynamic Spectrum Alliance is a global organization advocating for laws
and regulations that will lead to more efficient and effective spectrum
utilization. The DSA’s membership spans multinationals, small- and
medium-sized enterprises, and academic, research, and other
organizations from around the world, all working to create innovative
solutions that will increase the amount of available spectrum to the
benefit of consumers and businesses alike.

For further
information about the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, please visit
www.dynamicspectrumalliance.org/, or follow @dynamicspectrum on Twitter.
Alternatively join the Alliance on Facebook or LinkedIn.

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